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i'm having a flu. vs I have the flu.

'I'm having a flu' is not commonly used in English. The correct and more commonly used phrase is 'I have the flu.'
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i'm having a flu.

This phrase is correct, but not commonly used in English.

This phrase can be used to express that you are currently experiencing the symptoms of the flu.

Examples:

  • I'm having a flu and I feel terrible.
  • She's having a flu, so she won't be able to come to work today.
  • Aug 2, 2018 ... I had a wisdom tooth pulled on Monday, today is Thursday, and I'm having a flu-like system, is this normal? All related (36). Recommended.
  • I'm having a flu please I'm coughing waya waya now With my porridge I nearly burnt ...
  • Sep 11, 2024 ... ... (I'm having a flu). I went to the cardiologist a year ago and everything was fine, but I may be doing holter after the flu I have now. I'm ...
  • Jun 17, 2017 ... I had a wisdom tooth pulled on Monday, today is Thursday, and I'm having a flu-like system, is this normal? Flu like symptoms could be ...
  • Dec 23, 2006 ... Is it correct to say " I am having a flu " = " Je suis grippe " What I meant to say is that I'm having a flu and running nose.
  • Also I m a regular costumer and spend lots of money for taxi. Told him that I am waiting in the cold rain , I am pregnant , I m having a flu and I am after a ...
  • I'm having a flu shot. Should I do anything different? Only if you are experiencing pain at the site of the injection. If this is the case, you should ...
  • Jul 2, 2020 ... I'm having a flu that I got the day before yesterday and it aggravates hour after hour…. my lungs are blocked!” Kiprop said in a text ...

Alternatives:

  • I'm currently experiencing the flu.
  • I'm currently suffering from the flu.

I have the flu.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that you are currently infected with the flu virus.

Examples:

  • I have the flu and I need to stay home.
  • He has the flu, so he won't be able to attend the meeting.
  • Different viruses cause colds and the flu. How do I know if I have the flu or COVID-19? Since they have similar symptoms, the only way to know for sure ...
  • I think I have the flu, also called influenza. Should I see my doctor? Answer From Pritish K. Tosh, M.D.. Call your healthcare professional if you think you ...
  • Do I Have the Flu? Medically Reviewed by Poonam Sachdev on August 28, 2023. Written by Mary Jo DiLonardo. What's the Flu? 1/12. What's the Flu?
  • Feb 21, 2020 ... How do I know if I have the flu? If you have fever with cough or sore throat, you may have the flu. If you think you have the flu, stay home ...
  • I think I have the flu – should I see a doctor? Anyone at a higher risk of serious illness with flu-like symptoms should see their doctor as soon as possible.
  • Is it Safe to Breastfeed if I Have the Flu? · Wash your hands well and often. · Cough or sneeze into a tissue (and then throw it away). · Limit close face-to-face ...
  • Nov 6, 2019 ... Do I have the flu or not? ... WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — A person has all the signs of flu: fever, chills, cough, headache and fatigue. But just ...
  • I think I have the flu. How long should I stay home from school? – Bret*. Staying home as soon as you notice flu symptoms is the best way to stop the flu ...
  • I HAVE THE FLU---NOW WHAT?? As members of the U of A community we strongly encourage you to take the standard precautions adopted during the flu season and ...
  • Feb 18, 2022 ... Should I Wear a Mask if I Have the Flu? · Wearing a mask is something we learned during the COVID-19 pandemic, but it can help with other viruses ...

Alternatives:

  • I am currently infected with the flu.
  • I am currently suffering from the flu.

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